1. Middle School to High School Making the Transition Class of 2021

2. Attendance: It’s Hard To Learn If You’re Not Here
An excused absence means the student has a valid (state-accepted) reason to miss class and the student has 5 days to make up his work he missed.
If a student is absent for up to 3 days and it is excused, she will make up the work upon her return, and the five day rule applies
Students have 3 days to submit attendance notes in order to be excused.
If there is ever a chance you’ll be out more than 3 days, PLEASE CONTACT THE INDIVIDUAL TEACHERS ON THE FIRST DAY so that counselors and teachers will be aware and can help gather work for you if necessary.

3. How Does High School Work?
SPRING SEMESTER
(Semester B)
18 weeks long
6 classes
3 progress reports and final REPORT CARD
FALL SEMESTER
(Semester A)
18 weeks long
6 classes
3 progress reports and final REPORT CARD

4. How Credits Work (“Unit of Credit”)
9th English A
Biology A
Math A
Band A
Intro to Graphic Design
Health
2.5 credits
9th English B
Biology B
Math B
Band B
Intro to Graphic Design
Personal Fitness
Each semester class is worth .5 (1/2) credit
Passing both semesters of the same subject gives you a Full Unit of Credit in that subject
Each semester stands alone
Not passing a class Fall semester but passing the same subject Spring semester does NOT mean passing the whole year.
You have to make up any required class you do not pass.
Students have an option of taking 7 classes.
Cumulative GPA = 85.1 (B)
HOPE GPA = 78.5 (C)
3.0 credits
Must have 5.5 credits to be promoted

5. Final Exams
Final exams (some of which are Milestones) count 20% of your total course grade.

6. Four Year Plan Example – Core Course Options

7. Math Options

8. Pathways

9. Pathways Continued
3) World Language Pathway: A World Language Pathway may be followed in any of the world language areas included in the state list of approved courses. See pathway criteria listed under World Language area.
4) Fine Arts Pathway: A Fine Arts Pathway may be followed in any of the three areas of study: visual arts, theater, or music. A student has completed a Fine Arts Pathway when three courses, from those identified in the three areas (Visual Arts, Theater, or Music) have been completed.

10. MHS 9th Grade Pathways - CTE
Dept.
Pathway
Fall Sem
Spring Sem
Grade(s)
Pre-Req or Audition
CTE
Animation & Digital Media
Intro to Digital Media
9-12 No
Architectural Drawing & Design
Intro to Drafting & Design
Business & Technology
Intro to Business & Technology
Culinary Arts
Intro to Culinary Arts
Engineering & Technology
Foundations of Engineering & Technology
Entrepreneurship
Food & Nutrition
Nutrition & Wellness
Graphic Design
Intro to Graphic Design
Therapeutic Svcs/Allied Health/Emg Med Respond/Patient Care/ Phlebotomy/Sports Med
Intro to Healthcare Science
Web & Digital Design
Intro to Digital Technology

11. MHS 9th Grade Pathways – Fine Arts
Dept
Pathway
Fall Sem
Spring Sem
Grade(s)
Pre-Req or Audition
Fine Arts
Music – Band
Band Elective A
Band Elective B
9-12
Yes
Music – Chorus
Beginning Women’s Chorus A/ Intermediate Men’s Chorus A
Beginning Women’s Chorus B/ Intermediate Men’s Chorus B No
Music – Orchestra (teacher determines placement)
Orchestra A Orchestra Elective A
Orchestra B Orchestra Elective B
Theater Arts
Drama IA
Drama IB
Technical Theater IA
Technical Theater IB
Visual Arts
Draw I

12. MHS 9th Grade Pathways – World Languages
Dept
Pathway
Fall Sem
Spring Sem
Grade(s)
Pre-Req or Audition
World Languages
French
French IA
French IB
9-12 No
German
German IA
German IB
Latin
Latin IA
Latin IB
Spanish
Spanish IA
Spanish IB

13. Pathway Example #1 9th 10th 11th 12th 9th Lit/Comp 10th Lit/Comp
American Lit/Comp
AP Lit/Comp
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Pre-Calculus
Biology
Physical Science
Chemistry
Microbiology
Health/PE
World History
US History
Econ/Am Govt
German I
German II
German III
Team Sports
Intro to Business & Technology
Business & Technology
Business Communications
Debate
Pathways completed: Advanced Academic English/Language Arts; World Language; Business & Technology

14. Pathway Example #2 9th 10th 11th 12th 9th Lit/Comp Gifted
AP Language
AP Lit/Comp
Accel Alg I/Geom A
Accel Geom B/Alg II
Accel Pre-Calc
AP Calculus
Biology Gifted
Chemistry Gifted
AP Physics I
AP Biology
Health/PE
AP World History
US History
Econ/Am Govt
Spanish II
Spanish III
AP Psychology
Human Anatomy/Phys
Band
Pathways completed: Advanced Academic English/Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies; World Language; Fine Arts

15. Other 9th Grade Electives
Debate I
Journalism – Newspaper
Journalism - Yearbook
All course descriptions can be found on the McIntosh website at

16. Courses/Rubrics/ Etc
Please find a description of all courses and pathways on the McIntosh website: Student Resources > Curriculum
AP Rubrics can be found on the website as well: Student Resources > Advanced Placement

17. STEM Program
Open to any 8th grader by application only who is passionate about STEM
Cannot drop out of the STEM program – 4 year commitment
Two tracks: Engineering or Computer Science
Will complete 3 pathways each track – Adv Science, Adv Math, Engineering or Computer Science

18. Sports Basketball Baseball Cheerleading Chiefettes Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
Wrestling

19. HOPE Scholarship Program
3.0 GPA in all English, Math, Science, Social Studies and World Language Courses, including Dual Enrollment.
All AP Courses will have GPA weighting removed and .5 added to the new GPA not to exceed Dual Enrollment courses will have the .5 weighting added not to exceed 4.0
4 Academic Rigor Courses: Alg II, Pre-Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, World Language (levels 2, 3, 4, 5), AP courses and/or MOWR/Dual Enrollment courses
All eligible courses can be found at

20. Zell Miller Scholarship
Graduate as Valedictorian or Salutatorian of your class; or
3.7 GPA on a 4.0 scale in English, Math, Science, Social Studies and Foreign Language courses including Dual Enrollment courses
and
Received a minimum 1200 on the SAT (Critical Reading and Math Score only) or 26 on the ACT at the time of graduation
Advanced Placement Course Weighting will be removed and .5 added but not to exceed 4.0
Take 4 academic rigorous courses (which can be found on

21. Advanced Placement Courses
What are AP courses?
McIntosh offers 22 AP courses
Must apply and follow outlined procedures
Courses are weighted on HS transcript
Earn potential college credit
Standardized and nationally and internationally recognized

22. Move On When Ready
SB 132: Streamlined dual enrollment programs into MOWR
Fall, Spring and Summer
PT or FT attendance
9th-12th grade eligible (must meet college’s admissions requirements)
Courses are weighted for HOPE purposes
No charge except for course related fees
Does not impact HOPE Scholarship funds but may impact HOPE eligibility
for more information.

23. Upcoming Dates
1/5
8th Grade Parent Meeting, Booth Cafeteria, 9:30 – 11 am and 6:00 – 7:00 pm
1/10
STEM/AP Night for rising 9th graders, MHS Auditorium, 6:00 pm
1/17
STEM/AP Applications due to Seabolt or Tucker
2/3
8th Grade Letters/Recommendations Mailed
2/6 – 2/9
Booth counselors meet with 8th graders to put in pathway and electives
2/13
Booth Parent Night, MHS Auditorium, 6:00 pm
Electives Night, Auditorium/Gym, 6:30 pm
2/13 – 2/19
Electives Portal open for students and parents to make selections
2/14 – 2/17
MHS counselors at Booth to finalize registration
3/31
Course request forms distributed to students to take home
7/___
TBA: Camp McIntosh

24. Q & A
Check the Booth and McIntosh website for upcoming dates and information.
For questions, please ask the 8th grade counselor first and you will be directed to the appropriate person at McIntosh if needed.
Contact:
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